Winter finally made an appearance in Jackson Hole this morning! We awoke to heavy snowfall and a few inches of light density snow on the ground. Snow remains in the forecast on and off for the next few days. As winter ramps up remember to consult the avalanche forecast before venturing out into the mountains. Please help our local wildlife survive the harsh winter by respecting winter closures that protect critical habitat.

A fresh blanket of snow on the Climber's Ranch - 12.22.17

All visitor centers and campgrounds in Grand Teton National Park are closed for the winter. Camping permits are required year-round for all overnight trips into the backcountry. Backcountry camping permits can be obtained Monday-Friday during business hours (8:30-12:00 pm & 1:00-4:30 pm) at the front desk in the Park Headquarters Building. To obtain a permit on weekends please contact Park Dispatch at (307) 739-3301.

Since the last update nearly two months ago, a little bit of snow came, but then the snow went! The valley floor in the southern half of the park remains, essentially, snow-free due to some unseasonably warm temperatures in November and extremely dry conditions in December. In the mountains above 9,000' snow depths range from 3-5 feet but the ground remains mostly bare below 7,000.' Temperatures are now seasonable and we are anxious to get some more snow to go with them!As a reminder, winter wildlife closures went into effect on December 1st to protect critical winter wildlife habitat - see map.

All visitor centers and campgrounds in Grand Teton National Park are closed for the winter. Camping permits are required year-round for all overnight trips into the backcountry. Backcountry camping permits can be obtained Monday-Friday during business hours (8:30-12:00 pm & 1:00-4:30 pm) at the front desk in the Park Headquarters Building. To obtain a permit on weekends please contact Park Dispatch at (307) 739-3301.

Safety Notice

Climbing and mountaineering are inherently dangerous pursuits. This website is not a substitute for good judgment. Route conditions and photos will be updated whenever possible, but ulimately the responsibility rests with you and your partners while in the Tetons. Please stop in and see us at the Jenny Lake Ranger Station when you're in town, or give us a call at 307.739.3343, 8-5pm MST during the peak of the summer.